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Mountaineer Shekhar Babu named ATOAI Southern Chapter chairman

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Mountaineer Shekhar Babu named ATOAI Southern Chapter chairman — Photo credit: The Hindu

.Southern India has tremendous potential to emerge as one of the country’s leading adventure tourism regions, says ATOAI Southern Chapter chairman Shekhar Babu Bachinepally. — Photo credit: The Hindu

.Southern India has tremendous potential to emerge as one of the country’s leading adventure tourism regions, says ATOAI Southern Chapter chairman Shekhar Babu Bachinepally. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Mountaineer and Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award recipient Shekhar Babu Bachinepally has been nominated as chairman of the Southern Chapter of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI).

The nomination recognises his over two decades of experience in mountaineering, adventure tourism, safety, professional training and the promotion of adventure activities among underprivileged and marginalised communities. He is also an elected member of the ATOAI Executive Committee, representing Transcend Adventures.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 2, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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